The Keller Firm Blog

Wondering if you can back out of a real estate contract in Texas? Learn when and how buyers can legally cancel an agreement—and when it might cost you.

Buying your first home in Texas? Learn the top 5 legal issues that could impact your investment—from title defects to contract disputes—and how to navigate them confidently.

Discover your legal options if you purchase property with undisclosed issues. Learn about seller liability, fraud claims, and potential remedies under Texas law.

Discover your legal options for exiting a commercial lease when landlords fail to disclose key issues. Learn about breach of contract, fraud, and other remedies available under Texas law.

If a real estate agent/broker recommends a roofer who causes property damage, can they be held liable? Learn about legal responsibilities, potential claims, and protections under Texas law.

Learn whether hiring a real estate attorney is necessary when buying or selling property in Texas, the risks of proceeding without one, and when legal guidance is beneficial.

Understand how property transfers to heirs when an owner passes away, including probate, wills, intestacy laws, and potential legal challenges.

Learn the essential steps for handling property damage claims in Texas, from insurance requirements to legal considerations for property owners.

Texas inheritance laws can be complex, affecting property ownership, probate proceedings, and even disputes among heirs. Understanding the legal landscape can help property owners and heirs make informed decisions about estate planning and real estate transfers.

Learn how to navigate real estate disputes that arise after inheriting property, including common challenges, legal options, and steps to resolve conflicts effectively.

Family property disputes can be legally and emotionally challenging. Learn the key steps to resolve ownership conflicts, protect your rights, and navigate family dynamics effectively.

Learn what to expect in real estate ownership disputes that escalate to litigation, including typical timelines, legal strategies, and key steps in the process.

Discover strategies to protect your commercial property investment and resolve disputes effectively. From title issues to co-ownership conflicts, our latest blog explores common challenges, proactive solutions, and the importance of legal support. Safeguard your business’s future today!

If you’re facing a property insurance dispute, don’t navigate it alone. Our latest blog outlines key steps to protect your rights and resolve issues, from understanding your policy to seeking professional help when needed.

When starting or managing a business, one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right legal structure. Corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) are two of the most popular options, and for good reason—they promise a critical layer of protection against personal li...

In Texas, there is a possibility that a court will allow a text message to be evidence that a written, signed agreement exists. While Texas courts have not specifically ruled on whether text messages can be used as evidence of an enforceable contract, other states, such as New York, Massachusetts...

The statute of frauds is a law found in the Texas Business & Commerce Code Sections 26.01 that requires any contract for the sale of real property, or for leases longer than one year, be in writing and signed by the person charged with the promise for the agreement to be enforceable. Therefore, a...

Lots of buyers and sellers decide that a lawyer is not required to protect them in real estate transactions.  Instead, they believe that the real estate agent will fully protect their interests, even though they may be putting hundreds of thousands of dollars or more at risk.  Is this a wise deci...

This can be one of the most complicated areas of the law for the lay person to navigate.  You're ready to hire a new employee, but you'd like to have them sign a noncompete agreement.  And you don't really understand what you can and can't ask for. When does it come up? It should be noted tha...

You probably know that signing a mortgage involves serious legal commitments, but a deed of trust sounds more like a document that merely involves transfer of title to property.  After all, a common dictionary meaning for the word "deed" is "a signed and usually sealed instrument containing some ...

Bench Trial v. Jury Trial Chances are when you think of a trial, you think of a trial by jury. But there is another, sometimes, more common option – a bench trial. If you want to know the difference between a bench trial and a jury trial, read on.

I've discovered that my neighbor's fence is on my property.  What should I do? You probably understand that a fence that crosses over your property line, or some other intrusion such as using your property for storage, a garden, a driveway, or the like, violates your short-term rights, but when ...